Social restrictions and health precautions have influenced many adjustments while planning celebrations for the new year. In light of the pandemic, people are canceling their annual New Year’s parties and saving their midnight smooch. But even with so many limitations, it’s possible to find fun and exciting ways to celebrate the new year in a new way.
The year 2020 has been anything but “normal,” so why shouldn’t your New Year’s Eve celebration be a little bit outside the box? Here are 3 non-traditional ways you can ring in the new year while staying safe.
1. Connect With Nature
Sometimes, it’s refreshing to celebrate things in a quiet way. If you’re tired of all of the socializing that comes with celebrating New Year’s Eve, try going out in nature to stargaze and take in the beauty around you.
Bundle up in your favorite winter clothes and take it all in- notice every visible constellation, every sting of the cold, every distant shout of celebration as the countdown reaches 0. Your peaceful and introspective New Year’s hike can be just as exciting as a big, life-filled party.
2. Get Your Craft On
What better way is there to celebrate the coming of a new year than by creating something new? You can kick-off your end-of-the-year celebration by dusting off your art supplies and getting your hands a bit dirty. Let your creativity flow!
There is an infinite number of ways that you can emote your thoughts and feelings about 2020 through your artistic expression, whether you doodle on scrap paper or paint a skillful masterpiece. Whatever your craft experience may look like, you can celebrate moving into the new year by taking time to enjoy the process of creating.
3. Self-Reflection
One productive and fulfilling way you can celebrate New Year’s Eve is by reflecting on the past year. Don’t be afraid to sit down and truly ask yourself the hard questions. What have you done that you’re truly proud of? What do you regret most? What have you learned in the process?
Be sure that you document your answers in some way so that you have access to it later on. This can be done by writing in a journal, shooting a video, or recording a voice memo on your phone. When you’re done, you can keep it stored somewhere that’s easy to reference so that you can look back on it throughout the year.
